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The jealous are the troublesome to others,
but torment to themselves.
- William Penn
13) PRINCESS RISHIPATTA
Rajkumari became pious... There was a town Gangapur, which was ruled by King Gangadutt. He had a queen named Ganga and daughter Gangasena. By the inspiration of a sadhvi, Gangasena restrained herself from worldly pleasures and understanding the theory and concept of Jainism, accepted celibacy at a young age.
She observed fasts and ayambils, thus tormenting the body.
Didn't take repentance of allegation... There was a poor lady, Sanga, who was the follower of a Jain sadhvi. After acquiring knowledge from her, she adopted vows. Sincere devotion and penance acquired her supernatural powers which made her popular
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